People are my passion. In 2009 I began exploring photography as a creative outlet. What I learned is it brought me closer to people as individuals, and allowed me to portray them in situations, concepts, and stories that felt larger than life.

Specifically what I specialize in is Creative Portrait Artwork. Using my favorite tool, light, and pairing it with other fun stuff like intense colors, fashion inspired flare. smoke machines, glitter, vintage cameras, laser pointers, or random pieces of furniture. I create unique artistic portraits that make the subject feel larger than life.

I find my inspiration in long drives, abstract artwork, stories of tragedy, sleeping next to my wife, my best friend's children, the idea that "too much" is actually "just right", unbelievable tales, Eric Clapton, Jack White, intense colors, dramatic skies, and that place just between awake and asleep.

As a person I am very kind, confident, content, genuine, funny, INTENSE, and ready to talk. I am very happily married, devout about my faith, and obsessed with the camera's relationship with light. I love Eric Clapton, guitar solos, and almost anything that is over the top. And I respect honesty, passion, and love.

I am currently located in the Central Valley of California. I create Portrait Artwork on a commission basis. If you would like to set up a commission please contact me by email at adam@adamallenphotography.com and we will make an appointment for a consultation.

Thank you for visiting, I hope you are able to express your heart in someway today.

God Bless You,
-Adam Allen

Bring the Light – An Artificial Lighting Workshop

I’m excited to share with you my “Bring the Light” workshop! The last two workshops went really great and I’ve had many requests to teach another one, with an additional location. This time it will be held in Fresno, CA and in Jackson, MI! And just like last time I am offering returning students will receive a special offer.

Shooting with one main artificial light is a huge part of my style. In this workshop I will teach you how to use the same lighting technique, and other photography philosophies I’ve learned, to enhance your own style. This class will apply to most genres of photography and will be a great resource to all photography students.

– Photography ground work – Philosophy (What makes a photo “good”)
– Artistic influences – Choosing the right heroes
– Photography Composition (applicable with or without artificial light)
– Fostering Creativity
– Introduction to light modifiers
– Artificial light theory and science
– How to shoot with one main artificial light
– How to use artificial light to mimic natural light
– Recognizing and using natural light situations as you would artificial light
– Location shoot with model
– Question and Answer forum

Provided:
Pens, notebooks, lunch, and dinner

Requirements:
DSLR camera and familiarity with shooting in Manual Mode

This class will be kept small, safe, and intimate. Which means space is limited. You will want to register as soon as possible to guarantee your seat. This class will not be covering photo re-touching. We will be spending most of our time discussing composition and the science and theory of using artificial light, and capturing a good photograph “in-camera” first. Dinner will be provided. We will have hands on demonstrate the lessons we learned in our class, and as time permits a portfolio review for students that would like to take part.

**Special offer**
If you are a retuning student of either the previous Bring the Light Workshop, or a One on One Workshop, please send me an email for a special offer exclusively for returning students!

Below are some examples from my portfolio of using only one artificial light.